Activity 5: Describe Analysis Procedures & Ethical Assurances
Activity Description
Write the Analysis Procedures Section: The candidate describes the analysis of the data that will be performed as well as the specific steps taken. It is important to reference a research methods book to detail this process. Researcher bias, validity, reliability and other research factors should be addressed as appropriate. Note, it is recommended to use the current, applicable PRISMA checklist for evidence synthesis studies (either PRISMA-2020 or PRISMA-ScR for most studies). Information can be found on the PRISMA Links to an external site.
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Write the Ethical Assurances Section: The candidate confirms the study will receive approval from the University’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) prior to data collection. If the risk to participants is greater than minimal, discuss the relevant ethical issues and how they will be addressed. Describe how confidentiality will be protected including storage of materials. Describe the role of the researcher in the study. Discuss relevant issues, including biases as well as personal and professional experiences with the topic that may influence the study. Present the strategies that will be (proposal) or were (manuscript) used to prevent these biases and experiences from influencing the analysis or findings.
Submit paper describing the data analysis process for your study. Paper should be 3-5 pages in length.
Activity Outcomes
Validate the study with established methods and published studies.
Grading Scale
Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory
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